BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
L21 CSAMOT history
L21 CSA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,642 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,624 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 CSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 CSA was last recorded at 103,642 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,252 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,390 miles
- Average per year
- 3,624 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,642 miles
- 2025 – 101,252 miles
- 2024 – 100,284 miles
- 2023 – 100,119 miles
- 2022 – 99,636 miles
- 2021 – 97,929 miles
- 2020 – 96,391 miles
- 2019 – 93,389 miles
- 2018 – 89,617 miles
- 2017 – 85,057 miles
- 2016 – 79,726 miles
- 2015 – 74,610 miles
- 2014 – 71,804 miles
- 2013 – 68,949 miles
- 2012 – 65,517 miles
- 2011 – 61,585 miles
- 2010 – 57,915 miles
- 2009 – 54,664 miles
- 2008 – 50,041 miles
- 2007 – 44,389 miles
- 2006 – 31,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,642 miles (+2,390)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,642 miles
- Test number
- 931901068625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,252 miles (+968)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 101,252 miles
- Test number
- 343591006070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,284 miles (+165)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 100,284 miles
- Test number
- 967110250140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,119 miles (+483)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 100,119 miles
- Test number
- 617914177289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,636 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 99,636 miles
- Test number
- 310321268226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,636 miles (+1,707)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,636 miles
- Test number
- 352323256269
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,929 miles (+1,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,929 miles
- Test number
- 510187808897
- AdvisoryHand brake may benefit from servicing
Pass96,391 miles (+3,002)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,391 miles
- Test number
- 295475455963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,389 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 93,389 miles
- Test number
- 692456461357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,388 miles (+3,771)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,388 miles
- Test number
- 515289501961
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass89,617 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 89,617 miles
- Test number
- 933201433910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,057 miles (+5,331)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,057 miles
- Test number
- 660201280955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,726 miles (+5,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,726 miles
- Test number
- 548761149623
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass74,610 miles (+2,806)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 74,610 miles
- Test number
- 126305365494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,804 miles (+2,855)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 71,804 miles
- Test number
- 117337934055
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass68,949 miles (+3,432)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 68,949 miles
- Test number
- 105694543490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass65,517 miles (+3,932)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 65,517 miles
- Test number
- 185008232067
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFRONT PADS LOW
Pass61,585 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,585 miles
- Test number
- 136841041460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,915 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 57,915 miles
- Test number
- 790369440017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,664 miles (+4,623)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,664 miles
- Test number
- 352362169061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,041 miles (+5,652)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 50,041 miles
- Test number
- 462905468084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,389 miles (+13,281)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 44,389 miles
- Test number
- 631978307293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 31,108 miles
- Test number
- 221613306161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,076 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,076 miles
- Test number
- 482653406150
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L21 CSA
- Does L21 CSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CSA is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 CSA?
- The MOT on L21 CSA is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 CSA done?
- L21 CSA was recorded at 103,642 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,624 miles a year.
- Has L21 CSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 CSA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on L21 CSA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L21 CSA find?
- L21 CSA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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